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In an unusual turn of events, police in Westchester County, New York, responded to a call about a loose “llama” on Thursday morning, only to discover it was actually an alpaca on the run. The incident occurred on Kisco Avenue, where officers swiftly intervened to ensure the animal’s safe capture.
“We get all kinds of interesting 911 calls, and that one came in to Commo at 10:09 a.m. today,” the Westchester County Police Department shared on social media. “Turns out it was actually an alpaca that was on the lam, but still a pretty good initial description compared to some we get.”
The alpaca had reportedly escaped from a trailer near Hotel MTK on Pat Reilly Way before making its way to Kisco Avenue, close to a Land Rover dealership. The department humorously speculated that the animal might have been “looking to upgrade its ride.”
Thanks to the quick actions of Officers MIRKO and RODRIGUEZ, the alpaca was safely rounded up and reunited with its owner. “We’re taking a guess here, but we think somewhere there’s a kid’s birthday party that went on just as planned,” the police added.
Alpacas, native to the Andes Mountains in South America, are herd animals often featured at petting zoos and children’s events. While closely related to llamas, they are a distinct species within the camel family.
For more details, visit the [Westchester County Police Department’s social media post](https://www.westchestergov.com/police).
